Camp of Idaho Regiment Wrecked by Arizona Storm
A special dispatch reports the Second Idaho Infantry camp leveled by a powerful semi tropical electrical storm early Wednesday evening. Hundreds of dollars in damage to equipment, tents blown down, hospital tents wrecked except the general ward, and nearly 12,000 soldiers left shelterless. No Idaho injuries reported though some California troops were struck by lightning.
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Idaho Regiment
Arizona
Second Idaho Infantry
Howlquarters
General Ward
Idaho
California
Nampa Remembers Her Soldier Boys
Idaho towns raise funds to comfort soldiers. Nampa sent 105 dollars to aid Company B after nearly 300 dollars had been spent on comforts for men in camp before their border entrainment. The piece urges Payette and others to follow Nampa's example and show appreciation for the soldiers.
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Idaho
Payette
Cactus Plains
Arizona
Nampa
Bank suits decree in Payette milling case and stock sale
Under a Tuesday decree in district court Judge Bryan renders judgments for First National Bank of Payette against Payette Milling company and others on promissory notes totaling 10000 and 11743.05 with attorney fees. Orders authorize sale of pledged stock certificates No 3 for 105 shares and No 4 for 100 shares to satisfy amounts due.
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Jixige Bryan
First National Bank of Payette
Payette Milling Company Et al
Lear
Payette National Bank i
Bryan
Payette
Notes From Soldier Boy On Border
Private Fred A. Johnson of Company I, 2nd Idaho Infantry, reports from Nogales Arizona on camp conditions health and morale. He notes good attention at stops along the journey and describes the hilltop camp avoiding washouts. Weather cooler due to the rainy season, Company I shaping for wave field service, most men in fine spirits, some facial hair trends among veterans and newer recruits, Jack Short transferred to Gun Company becoming corporal, efforts to make Company I one of the best in camp, mention of the Rough Neck quartet and their updated songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Johnson
Company I
2Nd
Idaho Infantry
Nogales
Arizona
Jack Short
Jack
Gready
Boomer's cow leads in Idaho cattle herd
H R Boomer owns the top Holstein cow on the Canyon Malheur line between Dragon and Idaho. His farm breeding has raised production across Idaho and adjacent states, with his herd contributing bloodlines to boost dairy herds. A public sale of farm property is noted along with local church service changes and other scattered items.
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Canyon-Malheur Counties
Dragon
Idaho
H. R. Boomer
Boomer
Northwade
Penn. Avenue
D. W
Pruitland
New Plymouth
Ameust
Payette Walter
Farmers Picnic at Orcutts Grove Washoe Aug 3
Arrangements are being perfected for the fifth annual farmers picnic at Orcutts grove Washoe on Thursday August 3. The program will meet the high standard of prior years though the full schedule is delayed. Hand-bills with details will soon be circulated. Payette merchants will close during part of the day to allow attendance.
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Orcutt's Grove
Washoe
Many Enjoy Sunday Smiths Ferry Excursion
Payette residents joined an Oregon Short Line trip to Smiths Ferry last Sunday. The 12:30 arrival sparked basket lunches and riverside picnics with fine scenery and trout catches reported along the Payette river. Attending groups totaled 175 from Payette Ontatio and 250 from Brise, with Seth C. Rhodes guiding arrangements.
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Payette
Oregon
Smiths Ferry
Payette River
Payette-Ontario Party Numbered 175 People, While the Train From Brise
Seth C. Rhodes
Tariff Advances Hit Idaho Fruit Shipments Across State
An advance in tariffs on green fruits east from Idaho points was filed last Thursday by the Oregon Short Line with the public utilities commission. The move raises freight rates on carload shipments of apples and other fruits to the south and middle west, with higher increases from Snake River points and the eastern end of the state. The changes, not yet in effect, followed protests from fruit growers and a pending hearing.
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Green Trails
Idahopoints
Public Utilities Commission
Idaho
Huntington
Ketchum
Buhl
Hill
City
Wah
Snake
Idaho Falls
Hlatk
Oot
East End
Snake River
Payette Ladies Contribute to Red Cross for Company 1
A letter from Mrs. Sam Ballantyne shows Payette area women donated 110.20 to the Idaho Red Cross Society for kits sent to Company 1 members en route to the Mexican border. Each kit cost 1.16 and included medical and personal care items. Remaining funds totaling ten dollars will be used in future Payette community efforts.
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Sam Ballantyne
Idaho Red Cross Society
Payette
Company 1
Jeach Man
Payette Mills to Build Large Grain Elevator and Storage
Payette plans a 20 100 bushel grain elevator replacing the sacked warehouse with a bulk bin facility. A large feed storage building will accompany the mill, creating a compact plant and signaling success of the community enterprise. Work begins at once to align with wheat delivery season.
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Payette
We Payette Mais
Payette Mills
Payette youths start weeklong Salmon river camping trip
The News-Miner of Halley Idaho notes Payette business men R L Roberts and Robert Keith left Payette Wednesday morning July 19. They halted in Boise for three hours and stopped at Dickey Wednesday night. They travel with two Harley motorcycles and a loaded car for their camp gear. Keith’s car is full while Roberts can carry his dog. They plan a two to three week outing toward the Salmon river country over the Galena summit then possibly down the Salmon to Challis and back via Mackay and Arco. Roberts previously visited this area two years ago by motorcycle.
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News-Miner
Halley
Idaho
Payette
R. L. Roberts
Robert Keith
T Payette
Boise
Dickey
Keith
Roberts
Salmon River
Galena
Challis
Mackay
Arco
Mr. Roberts
Great Railroad Strike Looms as Union Vote Tops Feared
The article reports 350,000 railway workers voting overwhelmingly for a strike, signaling a nationwide shutdown possibility. Railroads have begun hiring non union substitutes in anticipation of a walkout.
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Great Brotherhoods of
Savery
Local news items from Payette and nearby areas
Uncle Peter Pence spends several days in Boise. Boise visitors include attorneys P. H. Lyon and John H. Norris. Farmers picnic scheduled for next Thursday with broad invitation. Families travel to North Powder Oregon and Emmett Idaho for visits. Community events include an ice cream sale at Central School grounds and a Chas Chaplin film at Bomall Theatre. A fire on North 4th street caused light losses to a smokehouse and chicken-house. Ball game Payette vs Caldwell at 3:20. Public notices include political candidacies and county superintendent race. The Van Petten Lumber Co installs coal bins and interest grows in Payette and Ontario.
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Peter Pence
Boise
P. H. Lyon
John H. Norris
Cliff Dagg
W. M. Coughanour
North Powder
Oregon
Zadie
Nelle Keith
Wayne Keith
Emmett
Keith
William Griggs
Henry Stevens
Mountains
C. H. Graham
Port Angeles
Wash
Graham
Christian Church State Auditor L L Folsom Sermons
State Auditor L L Folsom will preach at Christian Church with morning and evening services next Sunday. The pastor will speak on Christian Union Sunday evening. Church ladies hosted an afternoon gathering at the Keeler home on Iowa Avenue with a program of hymns readings solos and duets. Delicious ice cream served to about twenty members and as many friends. Next meeting place announced as Fanounced Titer.
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Plano Salo
Springston
Mabel Lymm
Fenaka
Junita Walters
Tecie Sam
Madge Poster
Violmn
Manel Lynn
Mabel Keeler
Brubaker Sisters
Blair
Fenska
Edwards
Iildee
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Germany
Lakeport
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Big Ague
Ho Carnivel
Anguet
Dotaila
Sfinrnoom
Patelsbennes
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Gary
Payetig Ve Caldwell
Advange
Faui Industry
A. Sanderlin
Republian
Society of Equity
O. L
Goon
Dick Taylor
Jonnelly
Sisho
Hosea Shaft
Crump
Harold Bain
Theete Short
Chas
Chaplin
Bomal Theatre
D. Masoner Place
North 4Th Street
Caldwell
Indies of the Christian Church
Fruit Growers’ Bank
van Petten Lumber Company
A. J. Huxford
A“. E. McDonald
Central City
Neb
Shumate
L. L. Folsom
W. E. Babcock
Parma
Canton County
Dora Huxford
Zoe Dorshimer
Nel
Seattle
Hurxford
John A. Baker
Canyon County
Tuseday
Baker
Ong
Walker
Thueday
Ang
Emmerasette
W. Kenward
T. A. Sanger
Center Avenue
Patch
Enterprise
Hollenback
Souths Ferry
Cxecaile
Keith Burns
W. A. Cowghanour
Griep
Appia L. Havinson
Fruitland
Tuesay
Sceoola
Mise Mob Ninson
Lou
L 'P
Beard
N. V. van Potten
Grace van Petten
Pendleton
BE. C. van Petten
Ontario
van Petten
Alel Pendleton
Oklahoma
Kamiss
B.C. van Petten
State Auditor
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